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While we may not currently have openings, we are always interested in expanding the pool of qualified professionals we can contact as Ewald Consulting continues to grow. Following are the types of positions that are most commonly needed, including communication specialists, government relations professionals, meeting planners, data entry help, finance (accounts payable/receivable) and account executives. Feel welcome to submit your résumé and cover letter to hr@ewald.com to be considered. An asterisk* indicates that we are currently hiring for that position.

Assistant Account Executive

Ewald Consulting has an exciting employment opportunity for an Assistant Account Executive. The Assistant Account Executive will be responsible for the day-to-day operational execution for several professional associations. This position works closely with the client Account Executive, client volunteers and internal team to help our clients meet their strategic goals. As part of a growing company, we encourage applications from individuals who want to be difference-makers and help us fulfill on Ewald Consulting’s mission: Serving at the intersection of business, government and society to improve industries and professions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Director in all areas of Association Management for the client

Manage specific strategic initiatives working with Board of Directors in areas such as member value, member benefits, revenue diversification, benchmarking, strategic programs and customer intelligence programs

Strong ability to support volunteer members and partner sponsors to drive a strong sense of community and collaboration

Identify and develop candidates for board and committees, recruit, interview and on-board candidates to board positions to ensure smooth transitions

Knowledge and Skills

We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience, personal attributes and a track record of success that includes:

Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills

Solid PC experience with Windows operating system and a variety of software programs

Demonstrated organizational and leadership experience working in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong communication skills

Program management experience

Financial management experience

Working Conditions and Environment

Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed

Some travel for client meetings and events

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree required

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Account Executive

Ewald Consulting has an opportunity available for an Account Executive to serve with the title of Executive Director for our clients. The Account Executive will be responsible for the overall management for professional association(s) and ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled to meet or exceed client expectations. This includes providing leadership for the client(s) and management of internal client teams to coordinate the related activities: events, accounting, marketing, sales, membership, professional development, information technology, and communications.

Managing complex relationships and the ability to identify and articulate a strong membership value proposition.

Experience as an association executive, board member and/or experience in a role with accountability to a volunteer board.

Demonstrated organizational and leadership experience working in a team environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion across a large and varied membership, including an international constituency.

Possessing aptitude to see the holistic picture while also having an eye for detail; with the ability to do both visioning and task lists.

Ability to work in partnership with volunteer working groups and other organizations including international partners

Ability to negotiate among the demands of multiple competing stakeholder groups.

Flexibility, versatility and adaptability, utilizing multiple styles (i.e., can make things happen many different ways). Possessing mental agility and the capacity to execute and bring clarity to ambiguity.

Possessing politically savvy, aware of both internal and external politics; and the ability to deal with changing organizational dynamics.

Working Conditions and Environment

Flexible time schedule

Willing to work evenings and weekends

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree required

Certified Association Executive preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Communication Specialist, Design Emphasis

A person in this position works on our client associations communication strategy, branding and marketing by planning, producing and distributing electronic and print communication materials; Strong graphic design, website management, usability, attention to detail, an ability to take direction and follow instruction, and software skills required. Must have the ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities. Three to five years of experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Produce electronic and printed communications for emails and newsletters for client associations.

Design and layout of .html newsletters and printed newsletters; designing or redesigning newsletter templates for new and existing clients; and designing ads (electronic and/or print) for internal or external advertisers.

Update, enhance and design client web sites for usability.

Choosing photos, illustrations, colors, typography and layout

Creating illustrations, logos and other graphics for print and online publications

Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite to execute designs

Plan and produce electronic and printed materials for association events and conventions.

Projects may include design and layout of multi-page registration brochures to market seminars, trade shows and conventions; smaller flyers to announce one-day events; e-marketing of events; and design and layout of on-site materials.

Good organizational/project management skills are required; this person must balance competing projects on tight deadlines.

Strong customer service and positive attitude a must.

Good interpersonal communication skills are required; this person must work closely with a cross-department group of employees, with other department employees, clients and volunteers.

Basic knowledge of printing and digital processes is required; additional knowledge is helpful.

Degree in communication, web design, graphic design, public relations, marketing, journalism or related program is preferable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Database Administrative Assistants (15-30 hours per week)

Ewald Consulting is looking for Database Administrative Assistants for entry of data entry projects including deduping, maintain database integrity and data entry. Good typing skills and knowledge of Excel is important.

Reports to: Vice President of Communication & Technology
Works with: Vice President of Finance and Database Director

Responsibilities

Data Gathering and Entry Support:

Enter constituent data for all individuals and organizations, including address updates, constituent demographics, and relationship links.

Maintain databases by merging and deduping records

Enter returned mail address corrections or other such change of address notification.

Maintain records

Assist with research for update of businesses information, including contact persons for "Primary Contact" for businesses.

Accurately and efficiently record data

Execute annual database clean-up activity with all program components of the Fund

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Event Coordinator

Ewald Consulting has an exciting employment opportunity for an Event Manager position. As part of a growing company, we encourage applications from individuals who want to be difference-makers and help us fulfill on Ewald Consulting’s mission: Serving at the intersection of business, government and society to improve industries and professions.

Ewald Consulting plans over 200 conferences and professional development programs each year. To that end, the Event Coordinator is an important member of our Event Management team. The Event Coordinator serves as a centralized hub of activity and support for our team of Event Managers who are responsible for guiding their clients to achieve all event-related goals. While not directly responsible for the health of client relationships, the Event Coordinator serves all of our association management clients through the logistics, planning and support they provide to the Event Management team. This role is crucial to the continuous process improvement of the teams’ daily execution and delivery.

Role and Responsibilities

The Event Coordinator’s daily activities support all Event Managers and all clients. This role is designed to manage the team’s standard work across clients so that Event Managers are free to constantly strive for the next level of quality event experiences. It is critical that the work is executed with efficiency and standardization.

As client relationships, expectations, and timelines of events, meetings, and conferences change; the Event Coordinator’s role changes and work is re-prioritized. The streamlined process and execution of the categories summarized next allows for the timely execution of work in times of change. The ability to identify necessary changes, adjust processes and execute seamlessly is a critical requirement of this role.

Event Coordination and Preparation

Manage the ordering of supplies such as bags, lanyards, ribbons, name badges, etc.

Solicit quotes from various vendors on services such as transportation, speakers, entertainment, audio/visual, printing, etc.

Coordinate packing and shipping for all supplies needed on site. Priority given to national and international conference events.

Manage information in the onsite mobile app which includes – updating profiles of attendees, exhibitors, etc. and interfacing with internal communication department on items specific to client usage of app

Prepare and distribute weekly reports as defined by client. Including, but not limited to, attendee, speaker, exhibitor and sponsor registration

Collection and summarization of conference evaluation results

Required Qualifications and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, General Business, or related industry

1 - 3 years of experience in an event coordination role or industry

1 - 3 years of experience in a client-service related role or industry

Excellent customer service presence and mindset

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment

General knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with a proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Ability to seek out process issues and propose new ways of doing work

Desire to work in an environment with great variety on a daily basis

A team-player mentality with a focus on providing a fast array of support to the Event Services team

Flexible, patient and calm working demeanor

Working Conditions and Environment

Travel may be required (25% or less)

Primarily a general office environment, but onsite hosting of events and conferences may occur

Willingness to work evenings and weekends as client events require

Ability to lift and carry items for an event. Items generally weigh less than 50 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Event Manager

Ewald Consulting has an exciting employment opportunity for an Event Manager position. As part of a growing company, we encourage applications from individuals who want to be difference-makers and help us fulfill on Ewald Consulting’s mission: Serving at the intersection of business, government and society to improve industries and professions.

Ewald Consulting plans over 200 conferences and professional development programs each year. The Event Manager is a member of an internal client team whose overall purpose is to the support the client in their contracted association management services. Our Event Managers serve as the central point for all event-related logistics – meetings, conferences and workshops - for their assigned clients. This includes, but is not limited to, budget management, contract negotiations, facility site selection, and facility site management. Event Managers achieve their client’s event-related goals through a combination of their own work as well as coordination of tasks with client volunteer committees.

Role and Responsibilities

Our Event Managers lead the entire event planning process for the clients they serve. They are involved in all technical aspects of planning, leading, and hosting their client events. Outlined next is the work our Event Managers deliver for our clients:
Client Relations

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Working knowledge of content management systems (i.e.: Cvent and YourMembership)

A consultative mindset and approach to client service

An eye toward continuous improvement

A team-player mentality

Flexible, patient and calm working demeanor

Working Conditions and Environment

Travel is required – National and International potential

Primarily a general office environment, but onsite hosting of events and conferences is required

Willingness to work evenings and weekends as client events require

Ability to lift and carry items for an event. Items generally weigh less than 50 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Membership Specialist

Ewald Consulting is seeking a dynamic and creative membership specialist to assist in driving membership recruitment and retention efforts. The Membership Specialist will assist the Membership Director with administrative duties, including accurate and timely processing of membership applications, data entry, membership notification, responding to membership questions and data analysis. As a growing company, we encourage applications from individuals who want to be difference-makers and help us fulfill on Ewald Consulting’s mission: Serving at the intersection of business, government and society to improve industries and professions

Responsibilities

Support Membership Director in client membership recruitment and retention processes

Assist/Execute day to day membership processes

Assist/Execute data practice to insure data integrity

Assist/Execute maintenance and development of clients’ website areas focused on membership

Assist/Execute review and development of membership marketing materials

Identify and recommend new membership programs and services based on established needs.

Support broad and complex membership initiatives, including support to the development of broad strategy and business plans.

Provide excellent customer service to clients (both external and internal)

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal skills

Research and data collection skills

Self-motivated, energetic, comfortable working in a collaborative team environment

Highly organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Proficient with MS Suite

Experience in database management - YourMembership.com (preferred)

Experience working with membership organizations (preferred)

Success in leadership and participation in small groups, including work groups and project teams

Participation in and strong understanding of a formalized business planning process

Education & Work Experience Required

Post-secondary or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Member Services Specialist

Ewald Consulting is seeking a Member Services Specialist who has a passion for creating an excellent customer services experience by serving as a first point of contact for our client associations and others who do business with our client associations and our company. This position will be responsible for communicating with clients frequently by phone and email, organizing and managing multiple tasks and maintaining detailed data and information. As a growing company, we encourage applications from individuals who want to be difference-makers and help us fulfill on Ewald Consulting’s mission: Serving at the intersection of business, government and society to improve industries and professions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Answer phones per schedule established by department manager

Contribute to the accurate and timely processing of email communications

Perform data entry projects as directed by department manager

Support department initiatives

Support special projects as directed by Director of Member Services

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Good written communication skills

Accurate data entry skill

Detail oriented

Acute understanding of deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management (must balance and prioritize multiple projects)

Ability to use computer programs including Access, Word and Excel and databases specific to Member Services (current website-database system is YourMembership)

Education and Work Experience

Experience with the following:

Personal Computers and software including Microsoft Office Suite

Internet and e-mail programs

Multiple-line phone system

Copier, printers, fax

Mail machine

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Professional Development Specialist

Ewald Consulting has a position for our St. Paul office. The Ewald Consulting Professional Development Department focuses on delivering learning experiences that create outcomes and impact performance for our association clients. The Department enables the delivery of educational content based on adult learning principles, learning styles, brain science, accelerated methodologies and blended learning.

From in-depth programs to micro learning, the Ewald Consulting Professional Development Department provides expertise and solutions specific to association programs that are designed for continuing education, certification and workforce learning and performance. With a focus on innovative delivery methods, our team works with subject-matter experts to leverage analysis, design, assessment, implementation and evaluation to help your association serve as the preferred source of professional development in your industry.

The Professional Development Specialist works with association clients to develop education/training programs and CEU offerings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work with staff teams and volunteers/committees to plan, implement and market education, seminars and CEUs programs;
2. Schedule facilities for professional development programs for our association clients in consultation with the appropriate decision makers including site selection and meeting planning activities;
3. Help with selection of host sites, negotiate with site for costs, and review contracts;
4. Provide logistical support for in-person PD programs and processes;
5. Work with host site on event details: room set-up, counts, A/V equipment, meal selection or refreshments, signage, etc.;
6. Serve as on-site contact for event, oversee set-up and registration;
7. Complete and/or coordinate follow-up tasks to programs including reviewing all invoices for approval, summarize evaluations, P & L statement for each program;
8. Send thank-you communications to speakers, sponsors, etc.;
9. Prepare budgets for professional development programs;
10. Serve as staff for association committees as assigned.
11. Coordinate client CE credit applications processes for association clients;
12. Provide support for Ewald Conference Center, including room set-up, coffee/refreshments and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Experience/education in meeting planning and continuing education;
2. Strong project management and customer service skills;
3. Strong attention to detail;
4. Ability to work within a collaborative environment with staff and volunteers;
5. Ability to multi-task and prioritize;
6. Ability to communicate effectively with various collaborators with different working styles;
7. Ability to effectively adapt to changing needs and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude with a focus on client success;
8. Financial management and budgeting experience.

Professional Development Assistant

Ewald Consulting is seeking detail oriented and dependable Professional Development Assistant to provide support and execution of tasks related to professional development and continuing education. As a growing company, we encourage applications from individuals who want to be difference-makers and help us fulfill on Ewald Consulting’s mission: Serving at the intersection of business, government and society to improve industries and professions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

File continuing education credit applications with a variety of crediting bodies across clients

Prepare evaluations, credit reports and CE certificates for professional development activities

Assist with the preparations for a professional development events

Provide administrative and operational support to Professional Development Specialists related to CE processes

Maintain necessary documentation for CE sponsor compliance

Assist with certification reporting and recognition

Assist with webinar support and reporting

Knowledge and Skills

Strong organization skills with the ability to perform under deadlines.

Detail-Oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Education and Work Experience

Post-secondary or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Events Department Assistant

Ewald Consulting has an immediate opening for a part-time Events Department Assistant. As part of a growing company, we encourage applications from individuals who want to be difference-makers and help us fulfill on Ewald Consulting’s mission: Serving at the intersection of business, government and society to improve industries and professions.
Our Meeting and Event Management Department provides convention, event, and trade show management worldwide through the expertise of our meeting professionals, who manage every facet and detail of our client organizations' events. Our goal is to work closely with a client organization's leaders to create an enjoyable conference experience for all attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors, while ensuring a successful outcome based on the organization’s event objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assist events staff team members to manage and coordinate meetings, conferences, trade shows and events for various associations. Flexible part-time schedule; hours may vary depending upon event schedules. On occasion, may require evening and weekend work hours.

Coordinate correspondence for sponsors and trade shows/exhibitors including confirmations, vendor arrangements and tracking paperwork required for exhibitors and sponsors.

As requested, assist with onsite management of events.

Coordinate packing and shipping of items to events.

Order promotional items and plaques (awards) for events.

Knowledge and Skills

Must have excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point

Team player; excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent phone skills and willingness to make follow-up calls to sponsors, speakers, etc.

Working Conditions and Environment

Lifting and carrying of necessary items for an event. Items generally weigh less than 50 lbs. each.

Ability to drive to meetings/events.

Equal Employment OpportunityAt Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Flex Events Team

Ewald Consulting is seeking Flex Staff to assist in Professional Development and Event Management. As part of a growing company, we encourage applications from individuals who want to be difference-makers and help us fulfill on Ewald Consulting’s mission: Serving at the intersection of business, government and society to improve industries and professions.

Ewald Consulting plans over 200 conferences and professional development programs each year. Hosting these events and educational sessions often requires an extra set of hands. This work could occur onsite during the event or in our offices before and after to assist with multiple tasks. We are always looking to add Flex Staff Team Members to our talented pool of event professionals. This is a part-time, hourly position with a lot of flexibility. If you are reliable, motivated, organized and enjoy a fast-paced, customer-centric environment, consider applying for a spot in our Flex Staff pool.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Our Flex Staff Team has two primary areas of focus – onsite event hosting and in-office event support and administration.

Onsite Flex Staff
Responsibilities onsite may include, but are not limited to:

Knowledge and Skills

Working Conditions and Environment

Comfort traveling via own vehicle to locations around the Twin Cities metropolitan area and potentially other cities in Minnesota (Mileage is reimbursable)

Flexible work schedule; hours vary depending upon event schedules

Willingness to work evenings and weekends on occasion

Ability to lift and carry items for an event. Items generally weigh less than 50 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ewald Consulting, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.